New Era for New Decoy
The next phase of evolution for the restoration land at New Decoy is complete. From arable farmland to grassland to new wetland habitat. Helen Bailey, Great Fen Project Officer, tells us more.
Stonechat at Kester's Docking, October 2020, by Henry Stanier
The next phase of evolution for the restoration land at New Decoy is complete. From arable farmland to grassland to new wetland habitat. Helen Bailey, Great Fen Project Officer, tells us more.
Young people want to work in conservation, so what's stopping them? Our Peatland Progress trainees reflect on their career journeys so far and what the barriers may be for the new generationā¦
For young people interested in a career in conservation, there are numerous routes to try. Peatland Progress trainee, Katie, highlights some of the opportunities and advice they encountered at theā¦
At Woodwalton Fen, not all conservation work is undertaken by the hardworking Natural England staff and their volunteers. Thereās also a team of beautiful Highland ponies taking up the reins.
It's hard to believe three years has already passed since we launched this exciting programme of youth-led conservation. Laura Allen takes a look at their impressive achievements.
How can young people really get a feel for working in conservation? Communities and Education Officer, Laura Allen, shares the many exciting ways they can get involved.
Donations mean dreams are delivered, in this case on four large wheels.
Sam is already halfway through his first year as a Great Fen Reserves Officer. He's moved from a role in the highest lands of Scotland to the lowest lands of the Fens and seen a lot of theā¦
Alan Bowley, now retired, moved to the area in the 1990s to be Senior Reserves manager at English Nature (now Natural England) covering Woodwalton Fen and Holme Fen. 25 years on from the originalā¦
As part of their Peatland Progress Communities and Education internship, our new team members joined Henry Stanier to learn how to conduct grassland surveys.